The Meaning of Billie Eilish - 'Your Power’ Explained

Billie Eilish, Your Power Explained. An emotional and lyrical analysis of the song off of Happier Than Ever.
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[@danswantarot4946]

I'm not a Billie fan, in fact ive always thought she was kinda annoying and now I feel absolutely awful and understand she was branding herself a certain way for the first album to help breakthrough into the mainstream (her songs were good though). This is honestly one of the best songs of this style I've ever heard. The melody is so simple yet encapsulating and the lyrics made me connect with it straight away. This woman is the future. I feel she is only just beginning and for some reason I feel she's going to be a huge Diana-like figure - and yes I'm serious. She will do many other things outside of music, but similar to Gaga she is saving a lot of her talents for later. We have only seen a tiny fraction of what she is capable of and there's much more to come.

[@raine3824]

Dapat lang 👍

[@careemasultan3468]

YESSS!!! PERIODDD

[@stevek7699]

For those who thought the success of "WWAFAWDWG?" was a fluke, Billie has an answer: nope. Maybe it's her synesthesia, but Billie is a master of making her visuals perfectly match her songs. And I love her growth and the beautiful way she uses specific instances to expose, and make us FEEL the creepiness of any abusive power dynamic. BILLIE. HITS. HARD.

[@ma_de_sa5848]

What so we she let the fact she body shamed men slide? Nah, she didn't need to act so annoying to get into fame.

[@danswantarot4946]

@@ma_de_sa5848 when did she body shame men? I haven't been following her much. And omg my comment got pinned no wayyy lol!

[@chanandphoonwathu3146]

My future is everything I wanted therefore I am happier than ever

[@rachelchung5552]

everything i am is not gonna be in happier than rver

[@eli_tings]

YO

[@tyciydf.7e397]

😏

[@showandteeelllll8773]

Nope, that's too smooth for me. That's enough KZbin for the month.

[@creamsock8954]

coming from a billie fan, that’s the most ugliest shit i’ve heard lmao

[@Wackaz]

Can we please talk about how amazing Billie's new style is? Her hair looks absolutely beautiful, a total shift from her last album era. I'm really excited to see the direction she goes in.

[@kababmuncher06]

I still cant believe her green/black was wig, both styles are beautiful tho

[@lulas491]

@@kababmuncher06 the green was a wig from the end of january of this year to her reveal of the blonde. She explained that she used a wig in those 2 months because the process of getting that blonde took very long. So until january 2021 the green was real

[@lulas491]

@Kamil l I already said that she has only been using a wig for 2 months, not 2 years. Plus this year she didn't do any concert. The performance at this years grammys was the only one with a wig

[@JessieJiShe]

She had similar bleach blond hair before they last album

[@djsuave1]

16 songs in the album, she was 16. There's 22 seconds of silence in the video, he was 22. Didnt realize that till someone pointed it out. Billie was 16 when she was this 22 yr old guy that was very abusive.

[@bellaurs6904]

Holy everyone in this fandom. Is crazy this all makes sense but damn how do u all figure this out 🤣

[@pythonswift]

I know. I actually told all my friends first lmao

[@lemmonjeepgrl]

She’s said the song isn’t about him.

[@djsuave1]

@@bellaurs6904 Actually it's not that hard really. First thing you do is you listen to the lyrics of the song, then you figure out what the song is about. Once you figure out what the song is about, the first thing you do is ask yourself is this about Billie. And for die hard Billie fans they'll know that she was in a relationship that was abusive. And they will also know that she was 16 in this relationship. And that the guy was 22. And soon it will hit them that there's 16 songs in the album and they are 22 seconds of silence in the video. And they just put the pieces together. It's not rocket science, a bunch of 15-year-old girls figured this out before the video was even over.

[@FluffyPomPomYT]

@@bellaurs6904 when people are passionate they pay attention 🤣

[@kim.chi69]

this song barely released and you already have a whole analysis on it already- this video is hella good

[@zeepsterd]

Thank you!

[@laprincesakimberlyaoscuras9917]

That was so fast. IT was barely released! Now I understand the song so much better!

[@Emma-dp8lh]

I love that she puts meaning into her videos not just her dancing and flexing like some people

[@moonlightedits3132]

she is awesome

[@ملالللام]

U can praise ppl without putting others Down.

[@arlysanchez8099]

Dancing is not bad... it’s still an expression.. didn’t she dance in hostage and ocean eyes.. Dancing is still an art

[@anak6748]

Dancing can have just as much meaning as music

[@buffalofish5414]

Dancing can be a form of art, but I understand your point. Sometimes the choreography can be mediocre *cough cough Addison Rae cough cough* and it doesn’t show much meaning. The flexing too. It can be hollow

[@joshualowe959]

This song is about controlling and abusive relationship and the snake represents her abusive boyfriends who abused her and controlled her.

[@Footsniffer6789]

I was thinking bout the same thing LMAO💀🤚🏻

[@emiliabfilms]

It’s about older guys taking advantage of younger girls. Hence “wonder why you didn’t ask her age” and “she’s got to get to class” .... and then the girl getting the blame.

[@juanalmanzar7031]

Or she’s talking about how she sold out and is trying to take control of her own career and life.

[@marymason1130]

Yh I was thinking the same thing like mentally abuse like manipulation etc

[@Velociraptor2000]

Music can be perceived in different ways that's the power of it. (no pun intended)

[@evakiefer-ferrara6078]

I'm a 65 year old grandmother, retired singer/songwriter and I absolutely love this young artist.

[@_lynnloo9988]

i know the song isn’t about s3xu4l assault, but if you read the lyrics it honestly reminds me of that as soon as i heard them i related it to my experience

[@JMemski]

I honestly thought it was

[@JMemski]

I related it to mine too ❤ much love x

[@surelysavvy]

Girl same. My soul connected with it before I really understood the words. Then reflecting I said to myself, oh. God. That’s why.

[@stacyh3441]

Me too. It hits home.

[@haleybellucci]

still crying listening to it right now because of that thought when i first listened jfc. i can’t wait to cry to the rest of the album in the best way

[@LauraHafer]

For everyone saying she was annoying...she was (and is) a teenager!! Since when were teenagers NOT annoying?! Can you imagine going through your toughest teenage years in the public eye? And constantly being scrutinized? I’ve loved her and her music and what she stands for since day one. I think she’s really misunderstood because most people don’t care to take time to actually listen to her music and what she’s saying.

[@xmyyuhxx]

This is kinda my life rn this song is just awesome. Billie is really the one whos saving my life with her album soon to be coming up and the song “your power” its so relatable and it connects in a way that you cant describe how.

[@zeepsterd]

Agreed!

[@AppIeOfficial]

cringe

[@arushay2268]

@@AppIeOfficial the only thing that's cringe is u

[@adonis6766]

Why are you being so cringe? What if she never announced the album? You would've died? Stop being so damn cringe just for attention!

[@arushay2268]

@@adonis6766 bitch I hope yk that she is explaining what happens in her life. If its cringe your prob 8 and just leave

[@tailsyevergreen]

Bro like this song just came out, youre so fast XD but anyway nice analysis as always ❤

[@zeepsterd]

I had a spur of motivation this morning :)

[@roseyfirequeen314]

Took him 4 hours thats amazing

[@jadasangala7330]

billie was groomed when she was 16 he was 22 in "your power" the last 22 second are black and her album has 16 songs

[@janaao1060]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52npWSvZ6hjZtE she said it’s not about Q

[@Isha_Sethi]

groomed ?? what do you mean by that?

[@psyolytesaille]

@@Isha_Sethi Simple. Any 22yo with a minor (under 18) is a predator. Don't play dumb after this.

[@njayt251]

also there’s a siren/whistle sound at 1:16 in the song. if you turn the time upside down, it’s 911

[@brittanyalej]

i wondered about that!!! i thought it was such a strange placement for the sound, especially since its not heard again afterwards. i even analyzed the lyrics, trying to find a connection between the line and the police sound lol but wow, its such a nice detail.

[@corpsiez291]

Did yall also notice that her music videos match the music itself? Like, it's on beat. Go back on every one of her songs and you'll notice it.

[@plutoplanti]

@Sandy Gan YOU find something better to do then commenting on someone who is just theorising what it meant. If you think that’s nonsense then get off this video,because we all just wanna discuss our opinions without people like you commenting being mean for no reason

[@lvsqqsam]

@Sandy Gan lady stfu

[@-.-Mochi-.-]

Billie Eilish fan Billie music connoisseur here, I love everything you said and even though like you said Most of you're viewers may not be Billie fans I still love that you are shining a light on how deep her music really is.

[@jashodharabhose619]

*TRY NOT TO ABUSE YOUR POWER* - Billie Eilish, 2021 . This will be iconic the entire year..and forever basically. She just made another history 🤎💚

[@friskychan]

I love that her songs have so much meaning and emotion and not only that but her music videos capture that as well what she makes is art

[@zeepsterd]

the weezer green album video will be out very soon.

[@tf2_engineer_real]

weezer

[@emotionallymixed7129]

I get it that people are hurt inside and there's a point where we feel like we're going to snap, but what he did to her was UNACCEPTABLE. There is no benefit of the doubt for this man; he took advantage of her, he dated a MINOR knowing damn well that people her age (and lower) is vulnerable, and he did not take accountability in the end. I really hope that Billie continues her growth and love herself and I hope homie over here realized his wrongdoings and takes care of himself as well.

[@Thephinxst]

I was literally just thinking to myself, when is my man Larry Zeep going to upload a new video.

[@lonelydude8505]

This will be one of your most viewed videos

[@earthbeing1111]

This song is about narcissistic abuse. Couldn't be more obvious. The snake represents the slow and insidious choke hold that narcs have on their prey, that lingers even after the narc has thrown away the person they were feeding upon. It's an abuse of power. Eilish is not only singing about her own experience with this abuse, but what she has witnessed in at least one other friend.

[@aedynkourakos5059]

and also at the end of the video there is 22 seconds of darkness for the age of her ex 🥲

[@sherlockowl2337]

Hes older than 22

[@miag9792]

@@sherlockowl2337 when they first started dating he was 22 they don’t mean 22 for his age atm

[@lucyokumu130]

Aki wewe mayooo

[@lovelylayla2803]

@@sherlockowl2337 He was 22 and she was 16 when it started

[@EllieWillamsGirl]

She was 16 not 17 also I hope q sees this song ugh he is so terrible

[@zeepsterd]

WAIT SHE WAS 16 WHILE HE WAS 22?! THAT’S EVEN WORSE.

[@makeitvyzee]

@@zeepsterd they met when she was 15 too sooo lol

[@lovelylayla2803]

@@zeepsterd Yes there’s 16 songs in the album and 22 seconds of silence after Your Power Billie is truly a genius they even met when she was 15 but it didn’t start till she was 16.

[@astraiarune3026]

Love this analytical point of view you're amazing at this kind of content, just subbed, this is by far my fav song of hers besides My Future

[@zeepsterd]

Thank you so much!

[@florakettle]

I'm in a toxic friendship, this song hits different

[@surladanse5621]

Uff are u okey? I hope it'll get better

[@florakettle]

@@surladanse5621 thank you I rlly need it 💖 I deserve better

[@surladanse5621]

@@florakettle you really do. If you want to talk about it or some then just say it. I would gladly help you🥰

[@florakettle]

@@surladanse5621 thank you you're sweet 😭😭😭

[@surladanse5621]

@@florakettle you're welcome 🥰

[@x.6406]

I didn’t realise how much feeling and meaning went into this song. It’s so crazy how some songs have such a deep meaning or story. ^_^

[@alanuchiha]

everything in this was amazingly worded and put perfectly

[@zeepsterd]

Thank you so much!

[@alanuchiha]

@@zeepsterd no need to thank me it’s just true lmao. thanks for the video though. i feel like billie gets tons of hate and people will easily see her as “depressed” or “edgy” but don’t really get to appreciate her art and the work she does with her brother. this video really encapsulates the meaning behind the song REALLY well

[@Mr.BeanIsNotMyFather]

@@alanuchiha absolutely true!!!

[@izabellanapoles222]

this was an amazing analysis!!!

[@zeepsterd]

Thank you!

[@eli_tings]

She fits every thing so well 🥲

[@messesh1578]

I appreciate the awesome explanation of this song. Billie is great and I love listening to her. Her brother is very talented and seems to be able to bring out the best in her. Their family seems great and she is a really level headed kid. It’s hard to remember that she is so young because she is well spoken and I agree with some of the comments she is going to show us more and she could not have picked a better song for 2021. It fits and I will check out your videos again great job

[@pinklove27]

this helped a lot with understanding the way it was written. thank you for a thorough explanation

[@kdgkingston4307]

Man I used to hate Billie and criticize her music but know I see how beautiful and deep her music is and I like it now

[@Jojo-cb5he]

SAMEEE

[@doriskenny4488]

Not your typical video...unique and powerful with all its symbolism!

[@hekategoddess]

Does anyone remember the small clip of “use me” ??? Just like a short clip but it really says to me what she was going through at the time but not being able to express it

[@gurbanidehar391]

im happier than ever therefore i am inlove with my future theres no time to die it's everything i wanted

[@strokes2486]

She is a lyrical goddess

[@manasaprasad1616]

Do you guys think this is a stunt song? The song might be actually about the music industry and how gripping it can be especially when you consider a person like Billie who quite literally rose to fame with just one album and is so young. With the lyrics, you see a pattern too as everything applies to the industry except for those last lines in the verses (the clothes and the age). As if she had to change the last lyric in the verse to make it "obviously" about a relationship and not the music industry to save her career/future in the industry... ionno

[@Emily-qg3gf]

THIS OMFG

[@helloeveryone5870]

I was just thinking that. Great catch.

[@a.c4193]

No she was actually groomed in a relationship by two older men

[@manasaprasad1616]

@@Emily-qg3gf I just released a cover of this song on my channel and I’d love to hear your thoughts about the cover on the comment!

[@fakichu]

That's so true. Thanks mate you made my day with this video.

[@samanthalacerda5362]

she's so strong

[@ashlis3100]

Such a powerful song! I can feel everything shes saying.💗

[@nicolewatkins1055]

Wow, first thing I've ever chkd out on your channel bro Bravo! Great job I loved this Thanku!

[@sophiaetka22]

Who’s ready to cry?! Wooo!

[@akakhlaqstudio12]

I love with billie hair

[@RT-kt4kv]

She is cosmos!

[@minimoni532]

I just heard the song and the message literally make me cry

[@sonicsmemehouse3387]

Le Billie Eeeeeeeeeeee ilish E

[@jax45]

she was 17, he was 22....theres exactly 22 seconds of silence at the end of the video...im so sorry billie :(

[@_Fern_]

She was 16, hence the 16 songs on the album, which makes such an awful situation so much worse

[@chcbba401]

I didn't even realise therefore I am was realised sucha. Long time ago

[@tabithastuart4368]

People... Billie has said several times this song is NOT about Q. Not even someone in music. Guess everyone jumps to that conclusion because that's the only relationship they know about. I think what she is talking about is something much worse and she hints to that if you read her interview very closely.

[@akhirajordao3399]

Wich interview? I'd be interested in reading it

[@gillianvantigchelhoven4246]

@@akhirajordao3399 British vogue

[@akhirajordao3399]

@@gillianvantigchelhoven4246 thanks 😊

[@kristinajareno687]

I really appreciate you sharing your voice. Great analysis 💜

[@zeepsterd]

Thank you!

[@AndressaGomesAGA]

I loved it, I'm a big Billie's fan, great video

[@valeriadiaz8395]

Excellent video... Thanks!!!

[@bandito.6500]

Love this video dude!

[@MadisonHalla]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! Thnak you!

[@jasboucha1320]

I like this content! Keep it up 👍

[@mahmoodshuvo2787]

MY LIFE SAVIOUR GODDESS 🥰❤️

[@lightningwaves5436]

Her music is so fucking good!

[@opheliusluci7992]

People need to be more aware how much of a problem grooming is, it is normalized in our society. Sadly people that are in these relationships cant and dont want to see how bad they are, because their abusers give them the feeling of being special and that they are in control, when in fact they are the victim. You are not mature for your age, we all thought we were. I did too back then, now i know better. To this day I carry these scars with me. If you are in a situation like this, please know that you are not alone and i am here for you, you are worthy, your experience is valid, you are not making this up, someone else will love you unconditionally, things will get better, i promise. If you need help dm me or look for abuse support organisations in your area. Talk to your friends and family, call it out when you see this kind of behaviour. love y'all

[@shannenvillanueva1436]

AN ANALYSIS ALREADY?

[@euphoria2758]

Omg thank you for explaining this😎

[@stanloonaur69]

it's about a predator and a child(a school girl) stop saying it's about "an abusive relationship" that's basically ignoring the fact that (if it was about her boyfriend) he was a predator and just focuses on him being "abusive" it's rape culture to ignore that

[@baebeec8205]

This video is useful, thank you!!!!!

[@epiphanyletters2898]

Liked this song a lot 💖 thanks

[@nikkimcmurtrey8931]

Think the next hair color she should try is like maroon or burgundy think that would look amazing,she beautiful with whatever hair though

[@lolitamorris2943]

Love this video a lot !!!

[@lovelylayla2803]

Btw he started dating Billie at 16 not 17

[@ThisIsCharlieQuinn]

Some of the lyrics are related to number boy who broke her Heart

[@wistyeria]

Am I the only one who has heard something very very similar to this song before somewhere? It seems it has disappeared now, though

[@BuzzyBuggyBee]

i was a victim of CSA and this shit hits different

[@RedandFnaf]

It takes Time to Think Don't Rush Billie eilish

[@lyubovkay]

beautiful music + powerful lyrics = THIS.😍 p.s. just posted my own version of it :)

[@orangeturtle8730]

She was with a narcissistic. Billie needs Kris Godinez - we need to talk Everybody look up Kris.

[@ShivCreates]

This song is so amazing 😭😍😭 btw I made a reaction video on my channel

[@rarrnee5150]

Guys the snake is satan as many of you know. The snake is not letter her go nor is she trying to escape. Shes fully indulged herself in the devil. Like the beat tho

[@claireharvey8304]

why didn’t billie’s mom stop this from happening?

[@julissadaligonzalezleyva3885]

Instead of blaming her mom, blame the abuser???

[@claireharvey8304]

@@julissadaligonzalezleyva3885 well obviously it’s 100% Q’s fault, but as a parent i think there’s still a need to keep your child safe, right? i dunno. they have a different parenting style and they’ve done a lot of things right, but.... i dunno

[@claireharvey8304]

@remy i have somewhat of a hard time believing that, unfortunately. have you seen the doc?

[@lolitamorris2943]

Love the song and I’m 56

[@ilhamkhurram6997]

She just released it hrs ago... HRS AGO, 😗🗡

[@yomy305]

I already knew 😭

[@abigailmarughu3403]

2:50, I'm literally so confused rn. Why wasn't it a thing people talked about? Their relationship. Isn't is weird af for man to be dating a 17 year old girl????

[@flouisbailey]

I’m a guitar player and rarely does my wife say I like the sound and feel of this song.

[@danielgoncalves1382]

Don't be so quick to judge the age gap between both of them as abusive objectively speaking. How we see it pretty much depends on our own values, in which vary accordingly with time and space. As an example, I'm from Brazil, here, this is seen as much more normal than there in USA (The minimum consent age here is 14, there could be 16-18 depending the state).

[@allthreedays1303]

Could someone explain the "power isn't pain" line? I really don't get it

[@jongle33]

Power has no feeling. It is how it is used that causes pain or healing.

[@allthreedays1303]

@@jongle33 thank you!! That bothered me a lot and I totally get your explanation, thanks 😊

[@debbiewhilden8515]

Hi Billie baby- I just want to tell you to be careful out there. I heard there’s a lot of snakes around. Hey 19...I love you girl!🤗😉🥰🥳🐯⭐️💋🕊🙏🦋🐥

[@itzmillixe7305]

Omg this is talking about Q billies old boyfriend

[@geoms6263]

I don’t mean power in that they can exert tyrannical control over others. That’s not power. That’s just corruption. Power is competence.

[@ryan7119]

for me the lyrics is right on point, is about a pedophile and abusive relationship

[@dummidumbodumb6287]

G bruh g

[@JackyMazing]

IT'S ALL ABOUT REBIRTH SNAKE IS ALSO A SYMBOLISMS FOR REBIRTH AND TEMPTATION WHEN SATAN WANTS JESUS TO ABUSE HIS POWER AT THE PEAK OF THE MOUNTAIN AND DESERT

[@justarandomperson5544]

yo

[@lemmonjeepgrl]

This explanation is crap. She said we’ve all had some sort of experience and hers was with someone who WAS NOT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. The song is mostly about the me too movement in general, it’s not an autobiographical song. If you listen to her interviews and not just assume stuff you’d know that.

[@muhdshahzwansyamsyuhaly7524]

Hrmmmm power of Cheeseburger Apocalypse 😁😁

[@skarletblack7650]

Thanks for sharing! If you have a minute, I recorded a cover of SZA. As a fellow music fan, I'd love if you would check it out. It's on my page. Hope you like it!

[@sunnysyl7]

Rather get Billie

[@littlemissbossy1000]

the song was made for James Charles lol

[@anna-rk1mm]

ITALIANI TRADUCETE AIUTO

[@saulfernandez8876]

tipical...c'est la vie

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

I am shocked that here boyfriend at the time was 22 when she was 17. That just creeps me out

[@zionsky3342]

In her song Bad Guy she talks about seducing fathers... and now she writing a song calling out a 22 year old that was with her when she was 17 🤣 oooooo... so bad!😆😆😆

[@andrewcarson6925]

Song is too slow for me

[@seoulku]

well the song isn’t meant to be up tempo you dumbass.

[@mistaken4147]

Then don't listen to it

[@Mattrero]

Like anyone cares